Three knives cutting

Abstract

The invention relates to a process and a device for producing a contour of a planiform piece, intended, in particular, for the internal trim of motor vehicles, in which the piece (1) is cut to define at least an apex (2) of the contour (3), having a given profile P, and a side (4), or so-called first side, of the contour (3) extending from the apex (2). According to the invention, there are carried out sequentially: on one hand, cutting of the piece (1) to produce simultaneously at least the apex (2), according to the profile P, and to cut the first side (4) over a portion, referred to as a fraction F, of its length extending from the apex (2); on the other hand, at least another operation of cutting the piece (1) to produce the first side (4), including at least a portion at least of the fraction F.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The invention relates to a process and a device for producing the contour of a planiform piece, intended, in particular, for the interior fittings of motor vehicles.BACKGROUND[0002]The expression “planiform piece” is to be taken as meaning a piece the thickness is very considerably less than the other dimensions, said piece not necessarily being flat but possibly having inwardly and / or outwardly facing deformations.[0003]Although more particularly provided for pieces intended for the interior trim of the bodywork of motor vehicles passenger compartments such as, for example, door panels, cabinet-work or dashboards, the invention can be used in any other field.[0004]At the present time, when it is wished to obtain a piece the contour of which has apices of a particular profile, in particular rounded, use is made of knives corresponding to each of the sides of the piece and all or part of the apices located at each end of the side cut. The knives are actuated sim...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a process and device for producing a contour of a planiform piece, such as for the interior fittings of motor vehicles. The process involves sequentially cutting the piece to produce the apex and the first side, using first and second cutting means. This results in a cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing contour, with reduced visibility of the joins. The device includes suitable cutting means for carrying out the process. The technical effects of the invention include improved aesthetic appearance and prevention of parts of the piece from being pushed back.

Problems solved by technology

A first drawback of this process is that leads to marking, or even incorrect cutting of the part, owing to unsatisfactory cut joins in the area of the point of contact of the knives.

Furthermore, when the knives approach on either side, one observes, at the apices, a pushing back of the parts of the piece to be cut, which can be prejudicial to the definition of the contour and to the cut.

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